"We've had 30 plus guys pushing hard for selection this week, which is what we want. We are looking forward to getting back to Twickenham against what I am sure will be a highly motivated French team," the head coach added.

Lancaster will announce his starting line-up on Thursday, with Mako Vunipola hoping to replace Joe Marler in the England loose-head prop position.

Six Nations table

Played

Won

Points Difference

Points

England

2

2

+26

4

Scotland

2

1

+4

2

Wales

2

1

+2

2

Ireland

2

1

+2

2

Italy

2

1

-19

2

France

2

0

-15

0

Vunipola impressed in Saracens' Premiership victory over Exeter at the weekend, and England forwards coach Graham Rowntree says that the 22-year-old could displace incumbent Marler.

"I'm quite comfortable with him starting, though [as an impact substitute] it's no bad thing for a person like him to sit on the bench. It is horses for courses," he said.

England lead the table after wins over Scotland and Ireland, however Saturday's opponents have lost their opening two games for the first time since 1982. Rowntree anticipates a backlash at Twickenham.

"It will change the whole complexion of their championship if they win, and the way they will challenge us is through their forward pack," he said. ]

"There is never a weak French scrum, and as an outfit, regardless of results, that area of the game is something we always respect."

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre says his team will give "120%".

"We will need to bring enthusiasm and confidence into the game," said Saint-Andre. "We will not beat England by doing nothing. Going to Twickenham is a fantastic challenge.

"I want to be proud of a team who will go there to give 120% of what they have."

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"You can't dream of a better stage - 80,000 supporters with all the folklore that goes with it. I can't wait."

Loose-head prop Thomas Domingo has been recalled after missing France's opening two matches, and Rowntree thinks Saint-Andre will give the Clermont forward a starting berth.

"We are preparing for Domingo and I think he will start," added the 41-year-old.

"We have been watching him play for Clermont. He has been around that setup for a few years now. He is an incredible scrummager - a compact little unit, but technically very good."